Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Craniocervical stabilization using Luque/Hartshill rectangles.

A I MacKenzie1, D Uttley, H T Marsh

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Atkinson Morley's Hospital, London, England.

Neurosurgery
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Measuring the Joint Spectral Mode of Photon Pairs Using Intensity Interferometry.

Physical review letters·2022
Same author

Quantum-enhanced interferometry with large heralded photon-number states.

NPJ quantum information·2021
Same author

Single-shot discrimination of coherent states beyond the standard quantum limit.

Optics letters·2021
Same author

Influence of early-life nutritional stress on songbird memory formation.

Proceedings. Biological sciences·2018
Same author

Shape-preserving and unidirectional frequency conversion by four-wave mixing.

Optics express·2018
Same author

Indistinguishable heralded single photon generation via relative temporal multiplexing of two sources.

Optics express·2017
Same journal

Electric-Scooters: An Emerging Source of High-Severity Pediatric Head Trauma.

Neurosurgery·2026
Same journal

Survival After Surgery for Spinal Osteosarcoma and the Role of Chemotherapy and Treatment Sequencing: A National Cohort Multivariable Analysis.

Neurosurgery·2026
Same journal

Safety and Efficacy of 3-Month Versus 6-Month Duration of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Pipeline Embolization Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms.

Neurosurgery·2026
Same journal

Risk Factors of Revision Surgery After Acute Proximal Junctional Fracture Following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery.

Neurosurgery·2026
Same journal

Sensorimotor Network Alterations and Compensation in Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: A 7 T Task-Based and Resting-State Functional MRI Study.

Neurosurgery·2026
Same journal

Hyperselective Peripheral Neurectomy Versus Medical Therapy for Refractory Poststroke Spasticity: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Neurosurgery·2026
See all related articles

Craniocervical instability can be effectively treated with posterior occiput-to-cervical spine fixation using Luque/Hartshill rectangles. This method offers immediate stabilization, early mobilization, and symptom improvement, despite neurological complication risks.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Spinal Fusion

Background:

  • Untreated craniocervical instability presents significant morbidity and mortality risks.
  • Current fixation methods often involve prolonged immobility and high failure rates.
  • An ideal fixation technique should offer permanent correction and immediate stabilization in a single procedure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of posterior occiput-to-cervical spine fixation using Luque/Hartshill rectangles for craniocervical instability.
  • To assess the outcomes of immediate stabilization and early mobilization facilitated by this surgical technique.

Main Methods:

  • Posterior fixation of the occiput to the cervical spine using molded metal rectangles (Luque/Hartshill) and interlaminar wires.
  • Application in 20 consecutive patients with craniocervical instability, including atlantoaxial instability and post-decompression instability.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Operations performed under general anesthesia, with some patients awake for intubation/positioning and some undergoing simultaneous decompression.

    • Main Results:

    • Immediate permanent stabilization was achieved in all patients.
    • 16 patients recovered uncomplicatedly and mobilized within 3 days postoperatively.
    • Symptomatic and neurological improvement was observed in 70% of patients; 20% experienced neurological complications.

    Conclusions:

    • The Luque/Hartshill rectangle fixation method provides immediate stabilization and facilitates early mobilization for craniocervical instability.
    • This technique offers a viable option for improving patient outcomes, though careful surgical technique is crucial to minimize complications.
    • The method warrants wider application due to its potential for permanent correction and symptom relief.